Sri Lanka

Lanka grants over 100 EV import permits to migrant workers

by Newsdesk-Top News Asia News Sri LankaJune 19, 2023June 19, 2023

The scheme allows the importing of electric cars, motorcycles, and scooters, depending on the amount of foreign exchange the workers send…reports Asian Lite News Sri Lanka’s Labour and Foreign Employment…

‘Sri Lanka’s debt optimisation yet to be finalised’

by Newsdesk-Top News Asia News Sri LankaJune 19, 2023June 19, 2023

Lanka finance minister urged responsible and diligent discussions on the matter, as premature speculations could potentially undermine market confidence….reports Asian Lite News Sri Lanka’s State Minister of Finance Shehan Semasinghe…

China skips Sri Lankan debt meeting in Washington

by Newsdesk-Top News China Sri LankaJune 12, 2023June 12, 2023

This non-participation conveyed a clear message that China was not inclined to engage in loan negotiations and expressed frustration with the sluggish progress of debt restructuring. …reports Asian Lite News…

‘India committed to ensure capability building of Lankan forces’

by Newsdesk-Top News India News Sri LankaJune 8, 2023June 9, 2023

Describing Sri Lanka as India’s priority partner, he said that India is committed to ensuring capability building of the armed forces of the neighbouring country…reports Asian Lite News As part…

First India-Lanka Defence Exhibition to cement bilateral ties

by Newsdesk-Top News Asia News Sri LankaJune 7, 2023June 7, 2023

The event would witness participation from the Indian Defence Industry, Sri Lankan entrepreneurs, Sri Lanka, Armed Forces, Police and Special Task Force…reports Asian Lite News The first ever India-Sri Lanka…

India’s first international cruise to visit 3 Lankan ports

by Newsdesk-Top News India News Sri LankaJune 7, 2023June 7, 2023

The cruise service will sail to three Sri Lankan ports – Hambantota, Trincomalee, and Kankesanturai …reports Asian Lite News MV Empress, India’s first international cruise vessel, was flagged off from…

Lanka tourism is bouncing back

by Newsdesk-Top News Asia News Sri LankaJune 4, 2023June 4, 2023

This impressive increase occurred despite the fact that May is considered an off-peak month for tourist arrivals…reports Asian Lite News Sri Lanka’s estimated tourism revenue in May saw a remarkable…

Lanka cuts key rates

by Newsdesk-Top News Asia News Sri LankaJune 1, 2023June 1, 2023

The Board arrived at this decision with a view to easing monetary conditions in line with the faster-than-expected slowing of inflation…reports Asian Lite News The Monetary Board of the Central…

Lanka keen to solve ethnic crisis with Tamils

by Newsdesk-Top News Asia News Sri LankaMay 31, 2023May 31, 2023

The cabinet nod has been received following a preliminary review done on South Africa’s Truth and Reconciliation Commission and how the country confronted its own apartheid-era crimes…writes Susitha Fernando The…

Sri Lankan rupee appreciates against USD

by Newsdesk-Top News Asia News Sri LankaMay 30, 2023May 30, 2023

The LKR depreciated dramatically from 202 per dollar in March 2022 to around 360 after the government allowed it to float…reports Asian Lite News The Central Bank of Sri Lanka…

Economic crisis reveals true friends: Lankan Minister

Sri Lanka’s inflation rate eases sharply

Fourth edition of LPL kicks off

Macron vows strong support to Sri Lanka’s debt restructuring

Lankan envoy thanks Modi for financial aid during crisis